Hypermentilating The Podcast

HI, welcome to Episode The Ninety-FourthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,How do we help our kids handle physical pain without overprotecting them? In this episode, we share practical, down-to-earth advice on navigating childhood injuries. We discuss why we should use honest language instead of childish terms like “boo-boo”, how to reframe pain as the body’s natural “alarm system”, and why you should always carry a basic first-aid kit. They also share practical coping strategies, including centering breathwork and the unique technique of “going to the pain”.Later, the episode takes a turn into internet weirdness. The hosts tackle an unusual listener question about — how often do you think about the Roman Empire? — and swap stories about a viral YouTube video that left a generation of kids terrified they secretly couldn’t feel pain.(0:00) Discussing the best ways to help a kid understand and manage physical pain.(21:06) Internet weirdness: The Roman Empire and the mystery of libraries. “ The pendulum of the mind alternates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong “ Carl JungHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Ninety-ThirdAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the mind-bending mystery of outer space and share advice on how to discuss the vastness of the universe with children. They break down how to ease kids into massive concepts using gentle, calm language, covering the scale of the solar system and the trillions of other galaxies out there. They discuss the eventual decay of the sun and highlight stars like Betelgeuse, which we can actively see dying in the night sky. Rather than letting the terrifying scale of space or black holes overwhelm a child, they explain how finding relatable connections—like comparing the shape of a nebula to a human eye—can ground the conversation and show kids how incredibly special our unlikely existence truly is.The episode concludes with an “Internet Weirdness” segment diving into a child’s question: “Why is the tooth fairy not in jail for breaking and entering?”. Scout recounts a funny childhood memory of waking up to a late-payment letter from a fairy-costumed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, while her father details his system for stealthily swapping teeth for pesos. After exploring the Mexican tradition of the tooth rat, the duo debates the creepy nature of a flying creature taking baby teeth and consider whether the Tooth Fairy, Santa, and the Easter Bunny are actually co-workers who play poker together on Friday nights.(0:00) Wondering how you discuss the awesomeness of space without making it sound scary.(24:30) What this kid asks: Why isn’t the tooth fairy arrested for B & E?“I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.” Richard FeynmanHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Ninety-SecondAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the true meaning of feminism and correct the misconception that it is about gender superiority rather than equal rights and opportunities. They dive into two recent online controversies: a woman on TikTok choosing to move to Afghanistan to live under a regime with no rights or schooling for women, and a popular podcast co-host declaring she is not a feminist. The duo also touches on how gender expectations are introduced in childhood through color-coded toy aisles, explaining why many girls go through an “I hate pink” phase.To wrap up, they tackle an alarming yet funny “Internet Weirdness” question—“How do you use a book?”—sparking a conversation on Gen Alpha’s reliance on short-form digital media and the importance of fostering a real love for reading at home.(0:00) Considering what feminism means today for young people.(26:23) What kids ask: How do you use a book?“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)Have an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Ninety-FirstAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the persistent “pit in the stomach” that defines social anxiety and the daily “grind” of living with a mental health disorder. They tackle the frustrating modern trend of “disorder larping,” where people pretend to have anxiety or ADHD to appear “quirky,” and explain how this culture diminishes the experience of those who are truly struggling.The duo shares practical grounding and coping strategies, including the five things sensory method, tactile fingertip exercises, and box breathing. They also discuss the importance of “small wins,” like practicing social interactions with strangers to build confidence. To wrap up, they dive into an “Internet Weirdness” segment regarding a child’s quest for the ultimate “yo mama” joke comeback and the evolution of “burn” culture.(0:00) We talk about anxiety in general and social anxiety in particular.(19:12) What kids ask: How do you respond to a yo momma joke?“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. ClarkeHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The NinetiethAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the essential skill of saving money and how parents can help their children build financial literacy. They break down the 50/30/20 rule—allocating 50% for needs, 30% for short-term wants, and 20% for long-term savings—while highlighting the importance of patience and delayed gratification over making snap decisions. The duo discusses how to give money value by connecting it to personal effort and work, sharing practical stories like the “Bank of Fridge” and the satisfaction of saving for a major purchase like an electric drum kit.To wrap up, they dive into a bizarre and hilarious “Internet Weirdness” segment sparked by a child’s question: “Why are the Russian pigeons watching us?”. Scout jokingly defends the conspiracy theory that pigeons are animatronic spies created during World War II, leading to a lighthearted debate on whether our feathered friends are actually mechanical observers(0:00) Discussing the importance of teaching kids the value of saving money.(22:33) What kids ask: Are birds animatronics?"A book read by a thousand different people is a thousand different books."Andrei TarkovskyHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-NinthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter discuss the “dying art” of manners and why modeling respectful behavior is the most effective way to raise polite children. They explore the “Sephora kids” phenomenon, the importance of immediate reinforcement for habits like saying “please” and “thank you,” and how basic courtesy serves as the essential cohesive bond of society.Following a humorous story about a water park fail, the duo dives into “Internet Weirdness” regarding a child’s polite search for John Cena memes and the fascinating scientific origin of the word “meme” as coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene.(0:00) Considering that without manners we would be cooked.(21:12) What kids ask: Where are all the John Cena memes?“While wandering down the path of wonder, I briefly escape the world of separation and enter the world of unity.” Hermann HesseHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-EighthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the reality of climate change and the challenge of discussing environmental crises with children. They explain the science behind the "thickening blanket" of greenhouse gases and discuss the catastrophic threats of rising sea levels and extreme weather. The duo examines the roles of greed and industry in blocking progress while touching on the dystopian elements of modern urban life. To wrap up, they tackle a curious "Internet Weirdness" question—"Is my dog a genius or just lucky?"—and dive into the viral world of AI-generated "skinwalker" videos(22:44) Trying to understand what the reality of climate change is.(19:48) What kids ask: Is my dog a genius, or just lucky?“ The beautiful truth burst upon my mind — I felt that there were invisible lines stretched between my spirit and the spirits of others. “ Helen KellerHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-SeventhAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter tackle the "tricky topic" of internet safety, offering a guide for parents navigating a generation of "interconnected" kids. They emphasize the importance of modeling good behavior, monitoring usage without overbearing "helicopter parenting," and teaching children that not everything online is real. The duo discusses critical protections like privacy settings, the permanent nature of a digital footprint, and why kids must never interact with strangers online. The episode wraps up with an "Internet Weirdness" segment exploring a child's question: "Are brains real or fake?"(00:00) On the inevitability of the internet and staying safe and aware while using it.(22:44) What kids ask: Are brains real or fake?“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” EpictetusHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-SixthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the complexities of peer pressure and why the drive to fit in often intensifies as children enter their teenage years. They discuss how social media has expanded the definition of "peers" and the fear of isolation that leads many to succumb to group mentality. The duo offers advice on fostering the strength to be a contrarian and the importance of kids supporting one another in making independent choices. To conclude, they dive into "Internet Weirdness" regarding the branding origins of Wi-Fi and a fascinating look at the daughter’s unique habit of categorizing the world as "even" or "odd.”(0:00) Trying to understand what peer pressure really is.(19:48) What kids ask: Does WiFi stand for William Filliam?“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson MandelaHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-FifthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter tackle the sensitive topic of bad grades and how parents can address them without damaging a child’s self-esteem. They emphasize that grades are often an indicator of underlying issues—ranging from mental health and stress to poor teaching or learning disorders—and argue that a child’s worth should never be tied to an arbitrary number.The duo offers practical advice on collaborative communication, highlighting the importance of truly listening and why staying calm is far more effective than reacting with anger. To conclude, they dive into a thought-provoking “Internet Weirdness” segment: “Why are adults so stupid?” They explore the world through a child’s eyes, discussing adult hypocrisy and the confusing nature of global conflicts and environmental choices.(0:00) On the importance of finding out why a kids grades are bad.(19:48) What kids ask: Why are adults so stupid?“Political language — and with variations this is true of all political parties, from Conservatives to Anarchists — is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”George OrwellHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-FourthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the emotional weight of not fitting in and how parents can help children navigate the feeling of being an outsider. They discuss the vital distinction between “fitting in”—changing yourself for others—and belonging, which means finding a “tribe” that accepts your authentic self.The conversation also examines how social media exacerbates self-comparison and why building confidence is the best defense against being defined by external standards. To wrap up, they dive into why adults are often condescending to kids and the importance of treating children with genuine respect to foster their self-worth.(0:00) Do you really need to fit in?(22:13) What kids ask: Why are adults so condescending?“ I live in my dreams — that’s what you sense. Other people live in dreams, but not in their own. That’s the difference. “Hermann HesseHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-ThirdAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter tackle the persistent issue of bullying and how to guide children through it. They explore the psychology of bullies—noting that their behavior often stems from fear and weakness—and discuss the importance of building confidence and self-defense skills (like jiu-jitsu) to prevent a "victim" mindset. From debating why telling a teacher can sometimes make the situation worse to navigating the complexities of cyberbullying, the duo offers honest advice on standing up for yourself and supporting others. The conversation concludes with a humorous look at "Internet Weirdness" regarding "Disney adults" and the mystery of why some grown-ups remain obsessed with the Magic Kingdom(0:00) Discussing the scourge of bullying.(25:40) Goofy consideration for the week: Why are some adults so obsessed with Disney?“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-SecondAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter tackle the complexities of anxiety and how to talk to kids about it without them "shutting out". They share practical coping strategies for mental health—such as box breathing, sensory grounding, and exercise—while examining the negative impact of social media and "influencer" culture on self-esteem. From personal stories about overcoming panic attacks to a curious look at the "internet weirdness" of why we have two eyes but see one thing, this episode provides a supportive guide for navigating family mental health(0:00) On the importance of addressing anxiety(20:40) Question for family discussion: Why do I have two eyes if I only see one thing?“Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are part of nature and therefore part of the mystery that we are trying to solve.” Max PlanckHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-FirstAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter dive into the complexities of friendship conflicts and how to navigate a fallout. They share practical advice on resolving boundary crossing, the unique drama of "trio" friendships, and navigating communication gaps in the digital age. From determining when a relationship is worth saving to a consideration of the internet’s oddest parenting questions—specifically kids getting stuck in washing machines—this episode offers a raw and funny look at social dynamics.(0:00) Discussing the intricacies of navigating conflict in friendship.(20:09) Question for family discussion: How often will my kid get stuck in the washing machine?“ You have to be wise enough to know when you are living in your dream, and you have to be humble enough to accept when you are in someone else’s. “ Dave ChappelleHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The EightiethAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the raw reality of divorce and its profound impact on sibling relationships and family dynamics. They discuss the immense pressure children feel to "choose" between parents, the importance of reassuring kids that a split is not their fault, and why it is never a child's job to manage their parents' happiness. The conversation also tackles the myths of "two Christmases" and concludes with a powerful call for including divorce education in schools to help children navigate changing family units without stigma.(0:00) Looking at the impact of divorce on the family in general and siblings in particular.(22:45) Question for family discussion: Should the many ways that families morph and change over time be a part of the education system?“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” John LockeHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-NinthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter discuss two of life's "huge mountains": opening up about personal struggles and navigating the loss of a pet. They share practical advice for kids on how to tell parents they are struggling without causing panic, emphasizing the need for directness and active listening.The conversation also covers the "first brush with death" most children face through pet loss, offering strategies like honesty and healing ceremonies to help process grief. It's a candid look at building family trust through patience and vulnerability.(0:00) In the vast emptiness of space, there are voids(13:31) Discussing the awesomeness of Mexico as a place to live(20:09) An accidental consideration of Scientology“And there I got my hurt; for a man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.“ J.R.R. TolkienHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-EighthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) In the vast emptiness of space, there are voids(13:31) Discussing the awesomeness of Mexico as a place to live(20:09) An accidental consideration of Scientology“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius—and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction.” E.F. SchumacherHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-SeventhAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Fourteen (14) countries worldwide have equal rights for women(11:39) We are constructed of fuzzy clouds of probability(23:01) Which is harder to understand: That woman are still largely not equals or that we are made of electron clouds?“Courage is what others can’t see, what is never affirmed. It is made of what you have thrown away and then come back for.” Leonard CohenHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-SixthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Coachella is now a corporate meet and greet(15:30) Echolocation is a superpower(23:29) Do we really need a toilet in the car?“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do. But it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” Dale CarnegieHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-FifthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Are school uniforms good, or bad?(11:33) Music is more than sound(23:18) What if you had to play one instrument for eternity?“The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world.” Carl Sagan, 1969Have an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-FourthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) What are the chances that we are the only life in the universe?(13:13) AI produces things that are not real(24:12) What do you think aliens would be like?“As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand.” Josh BillingsHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-ThirdAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) The ancient Romans had a good life(11:33) It’s shocking how much you can do with AI(23:04) What if you could live in an ancient time?“They are in you and me; they created us, body and mind; and their preservation is the ultimate rationale for our existence. They have come a long way, those replicators. Now they go by the name of genes, and we are their survival machines.” Richard DawkinsHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-SecondAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Are phones a gateway addiction?(10:02) Are we just accepting that teens don’t get enough sleep?(21:12) Can you imagine a life without your phone?“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. ClarkeHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Seventy-FirstAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Why are kids reading less?(11:33) We need to ask questions(21:42) What nonspiritual question would you like answered?“The pendulum of the mind alternates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong“ Carl JungHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The SeventiethAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) We are being watched, why?(12:09) Are we evolving, or devolving?(22:55) What if you could have one mutation?“I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.” Richard FeynmanHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-NinthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) What exactly is the Olympic village?(11:49) Partnerships that changed the world(24:00) What if we made our leaders live together?“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-EighthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) Removing the stigma from home schooling(11:11) Do animals have imaginations?(20:26) What would your school look like?“ We have met the enemy and he is us.” Walt KellyHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-SeventhAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) The problems with subjective judging of sports(11:01) Discussing the reality of having more than five senses(19:12) Without limitations, how long would you want to live?First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out —because I was not a communist;Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out —because I was not a socialist;Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out —because I was not a trade unionist;Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out —because I was not a Jew;Then they came for me —and there was no one left to speak out for me.Martin NiemöllerHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-SixthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) We evolved for a much different life(10:12) Sharks are not a threat to humans(22:05) What would your designed city look like?“The moment we cease to hold each other, the moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.” James BaldwinHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-FifthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) France follows Australia in introducing social media bans for kids(11:09) A discussion of the awfulness and mystery of migraine disorders(22:12) What if you could create your own vehicle“Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.” Leonardo da VinciHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-FourthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,(0:00) The awesomeness of volcanoes(10:09) Chinese wind farms are a growing thing(20:22) Discussing the worst potential natural disaster to live by“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” Jane GoodallHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-ThirdAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) Roblox is changing it’s requirements for chat room participation(8:35) Iran is showing the world what no freedom means(16:54) What would your ideal social media look like?“I would unite with anybody to do right; and with nobody to do wrong.” Frederick DouglassHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-SecondAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) How do we decide where we want to live?(6:15) Discussing the weirdness of trying to replicate extinct animals(16:00) The endless appeal for teenagers of walk about the mall(23:27) When acting is so bad that the movies becomes watchable"When you're a student, you're judged by how well you answer questions...But in life, you're judged by how good your questions are." Robert LangerHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Sixty-FirstAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) What is the nature of animal communication?(12:00) A consideration of the skill set necessary to make be a good actor(24:24) Review: Stranger Things 5(34:08) What if you could create your own farm“So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly rise and make them miserable.” Aldous HuxleyHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The SixtiethAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) Would the Olympics benefit from being held more often?(12:20) So much nonsense and trash online(28:00) We had no idea how long we have controlled fire(33:33) Video AI can stand in for reality“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do. But it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” Dale CarnegieHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-NinthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) The necessary end to animals at the circus(12:30) Creating your own cruise ship(19:33) Recalling the first times in competition(30:15) That’s not right, that’s frostbite“Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity.” Leonardo da VinciHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-EighthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) The importance of music being introduced in school(11:30) Is 16 the right age for being sanctioned to drive?(20:10) Movie Review: Zootopia, in honour of the release of Zootopia 2(27:45) What if you weirdly created your own disaster“In the fields of observation, chance favours only the prepared mind.” Louis PasteurHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-SixthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) The value of learning another language at a young age(11:20) Trying to understand flat earthers(21:50) Remembering the joy of first pets(31:31) Discussing what gives a water bottle greatness The point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer." Rainer Maria RilkeHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-SixthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) The value of learning another language at a young age(11:20) Trying to understand flat earthers(21:50) Remembering the joy of first pets(31:31) Discussing what gives a water bottle greatness The point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer." Rainer Maria RilkeHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-FifthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) A consideration of the power of patience(10:20) We discuss the relative merits of living in the heat and/or the cold(22:22) TV Show Review: Stranger Things(28:50) Where would you live if you could live anywhere?"Courage is what others can't see, what is never affirmed. It is made of what you have thrown away and then come back for." Leonard CohenHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-FourthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) Why aren’t we able to deal with bullies?(14:36) Nature or Nurture for gender norms(26:26) The great impact of moving pictures and recorded music(36:33) It doesn’t get weirder than a bucket of teeth"The greatest danger to our future is apathy." Jane GoodallHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-ThirdThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) A consideration of things ripping around in space(10:10) Shouldn’t we be outraged that tombs are raided?(20:01) Recalling the first time we realized that there was judgment attached to clothing(28:45) Irritated by people who complain about going 4500 kilometers in 9 hours"When you're a student, you're judged by how well you answer questions...But in life, you're judged by how good your questions are." Robert LangerHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-SecondThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) What would you do if aliens really showed up on earth?(13:00) Is it possible to memorize a taste?(26:30) Book Review: A Series Of Unfortunate Events(33:48) What if you could only wear one colour"An artist is a man of action, whether he creates a personality, invents an expedient, or finds the issue of a complicated situation." Joseph ConradHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Fifty-FirstThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) A general consideration of the Louvre(19:16) Scout reveals her love for Billie Eilish(27:21) Remembering first times travelling(32:55) The odd beauty and grace of the Beluga whale“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Nelson MandelaHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The FiftiethThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) What makes an animal mythical?(11:45) A consideration of the best time to eat(19:50) If you could turn back time(25:45) Discussing the over the top Stan-ness of certain fans“As an afterthought, it seems hardly proper to write of life without once mentioning happiness; so we shall let the reader answer this question for himself: who is the happier man, he who has braved the storm of life and lived or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely existed?” Hunter S. Thompson, 1955Have an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Forty-NinthThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) How toxic, or not, is social media?(10:57) The perception of the passage of time(20:03) TV Review: Modern Family(26:33) What if you could do anything without fear of dying“Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd on.” VoltaireHave an awesome day, Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Forty-EighthThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) The everywhere of internet bullies(11:01) A consideration of the value of books in an a[apocalypse(18:54) Discussing the ease with which time disappears while online(26:39) Accents as a source of entertainment“We must all learn to live together as brothers or we will all perish together as fools.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Have an awesome day, Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Forty-SeventhThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) Discussing the limits of celebrity worship(11:03) The origins of sport(18:15) Have you ever imagined living in another person’s shoes(27:50) A Ron Weasley affliction is uncovered“And if that is not to be, let there still be, to the last, gratitude, unbounded, heartfelt gratitude, for having been granted a spell in this world of wonders.” J.M. CoetzeeHave an awesome day, Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Forty-SixthThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) Discussing the possible value of Snapchat(10:30) Should kids be allowed to use AI in a classroom?(21:03) Book review: To Kill A Mockingbird(30:27) What if you had to give up a body part“Nothing can ever happen twice. In consequence, the sorry fact is that we arrive here improvised and leave without the chance to practice.” Wislawa SzymborskaHave an awesome day, Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

HI, welcome to Episode The Forty-FifthThe podcast is entertaining, thoughtful and informative. Our intention is to lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we will discuss different topics that we find interesting from the both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.(0:00) We have a serial costume changer among us(9:45) Rational vs irrational fears(24:00) Remembering to learn to swim(32:31) Bugs Bunny is weirder than you“While wandering down the path of wonder, I briefly escape the world of separation and enter the world of unity.” Hermann HesseHave an awesome day, Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe